*Over the Counter Products: Skin care products you can find at your local Sephora, Department Store, or even from your neighbor/friend/beauty consultants. *Medical Grade Products: Skin care products that are available through a physician at a dermatologist office, medical spa, plastic surgeon’s office, etc. |
When it comes down to over the counter vs. medical, the biggest factors are going to be how deep the product penetrates and how potent it is. Over the counter products are not molecularly designed to penetrate to the dermal layer of the skin -which typically is where the root of the problem lies (sun damage/loss of collagen/elastin/acne). Over the counter products tend to sit on the epidermis (surface of the skin) and mostly just “feel good.”
Medical Grade products must show the proof of the science by undergoing extensive testing and clinical studies in order to be classified on the market as medical. Over the counter products may promise results without the clinical facts.
The facts are in the science and the proof is in the results. Yes, Medical Grade lines are going to be more expensive than over the counter products; however, they are going to be way more effective. Bottom line: you get what you pay for.
Medical Grade products must show the proof of the science by undergoing extensive testing and clinical studies in order to be classified on the market as medical. Over the counter products may promise results without the clinical facts.
The facts are in the science and the proof is in the results. Yes, Medical Grade lines are going to be more expensive than over the counter products; however, they are going to be way more effective. Bottom line: you get what you pay for.